Principles of Web Development and Cyber Security

Understanding the mechanics behind the websites you use every day is the foundation of digital literacy. This course provides a clear path to understanding how code transforms into the interactive experiences we see in our browsers. By the end of this course, you will be able to read and write the core languages of the web and recognize the security threats that modern developers must defend against. You will gain a holistic view of web technology that combines creative construction with defensive thinking. What you'll learn: - Understand the architecture of the web, including how browsers interpret and render code. - Learn to structure web content using modern HTML elements and semantic tags. - Apply styling and responsive design principles using CSS to ensure accessibility across devices. - Practice adding dynamic behavior to pages with fundamental JavaScript logic. - Identify common security vulnerabilities such as injection attacks and cross-site scripting. - Understand modern security protocols and the importance of secure data transmission. You will start with the basic definitions of web technologies and browser mechanics before progressing through the building blocks of development and concluding with critical security awareness. This course is built for beginners who want a solid technical foundation without any prior experience in programming or security. Begin your path toward becoming a web-literate developer today.